This post first appeared over at HSN’sThe Buzz where I am a contributor. Learn how to create a unique diy cake topper that can be used to decorate almost any dessert!
With just a few sheets of paper and your Cricut Maker, you can create gorgeous custom paper flower cake toppers perfect for celebrating any occasion. {FTC Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission on any purchase – at no additional cost to you!}
DIY Cake topper: Paper Flowers
SUPPLIES:
- Cricut Maker
- Assorted Anna Griffin Metallic Cardstock
- Cricut Basic Tool Kit
- Glue Gun
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER FLOWER CAKE TOPPERS
1. In Cricut Design Space find the three-dimensional flower options by selecting “3d” in the filter options:
Then searching for flowers.
The 3d flowers appear two different ways in Design Space – either as a completed flower image, or as an image of how the file will cut.
2. Select your flower images and size them to fit your paper, then cut with the Cricut. TIP: because the Anna Griffin metallic cardstock is thick, use the posterboard setting when ready to cut.
3. Remove the flower from the mat (it will be in a spiral) and grasp the end with a pair of tweezers.
4. Roll the paper flower tightly around the tweezers until you get to the end.
5. The end of each flower will be flat. Use your fingers to bend the edges of the flat end.
6. Apply hot glue to the center.
7. Press your flower on to the center and gently release so the flower can “unwind” until it reaches the desired size and shape. Then hold for 30 seconds until the glue dries.
8. To create the cake topper – turn the flower over and apply hot glue, then quickly add a toothpick (and a leaf or two if desired). For larger flower groupings you can use a BBQ skewer instead of a toothpick.
These cake toppers will make any occasion a little more special, and the paper flowers could be used on gifts, cards, as table decorations and more. The possibilities are endless!
DIY Cake Topper: Paper Flowers
Materials
- Cricut Maker
- Assorted Anna Griffin Metallic Cardstock
- Cricut Basic Tool Kit
- Glue Gun
Instructions
- In Cricut Design Space find the three-dimensional flower options by selecting “3d” in the filter options.Then searching for flowers.The 3d flowers appear two different ways in Design Space – either as a completed flower image, or as an image of how the file will cut.
- Select your flower images and size them to fit your paper, then cut with the Cricut. TIP: because the Anna Griffin metallic cardstock is thick, use the posterboard setting when ready to cut.
- Remove the flower from the mat (it will be in a spiral) and grasp the end with a pair of tweezers.
- Roll the paper flower tightly around the tweezers until you get to the end.
- The end of each flower will be flat. Use your fingers to bend the edges of the flat end.
- Apply hot glue to the center.
- Press your flower on to the center and gently release so the flower can “unwind” until it reaches the desired size and shape. Then hold for 30 seconds until the glue dries.
- To create the cake topper – turn the flower over and apply hot glue, then quickly add a toothpick (and a leaf or two if desired). For larger flower groupings you can use a BBQ skewer instead of a toothpick.
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Jessica says
Love this idea! I would much rather spend time crafting with my Cricut than frosting a cake. 😛 Thanks for joining us for the Summer of Flowers event!
Beth Kingston says
Amen girl!!!!! And let’s not forget EATING the cake! ahahahahahahaha! 🙂
Teggy says
So cute and so simple! Way better than trying to pipe flowers.
Cristina says
Great ideas Beth as always!! I enjoy very much your weeklly posts. Yes, you have just inspired me to take out my Cricut and start creating flowers (which it has been a while that I don’t do it) lately, I am more into creating tshirts so this giveaway will be the bomb to me!!💫 thk u for the opportunity👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Get well
soon👋🏼
Patty Williams says
Lots of cute.projects here! Our daughter is getting married in 2021 and she wants us to make all her favors and decorations erc! Fun times ahead, I hope! LOL. Thanks for all the inspiration! ♥️♥️♥️
Beth Kingston says
oh how wonderful!!! what great memories you all will make together!!
Janet M Lebeau says
Wow the cake topper is beautiful! So many great projects. My husband and I are renewing our vows on our 15th anniversary and doing a barn wedding. These would be perfect!
Beth Kingston says
oh my gosh congratulations!!! that is wonderful!!
Bonnie says
Love your blog Beth! These are so pretty and easy to make! Just so many great ideas!!!
Kerren says
Love your positive, sunny blog and all the crafty things you make. These paper flowers are gorgeous
Midge Palmer says
These are so fun! I always love me some Cricut flowers! Love the cake topper Don’t know why I never thought to stick the flowers on skewers for height on a cake! Duh…. it looks awesome. ❤️
Beth Kingston says
thanks girl!!!
Gail Harding says
Great ideas, excited to give it a try.
Nancy B says
Great idea to top cakes!
Cristine Redmond says
What a cute, unique idea! I’m always trying to think of what to put on the top of cakes and this is right up my alley! Thank you for sharing!
Christina Ribaya says
This is great information. I’ve been wanting to learn how to do flowers.
Beth Kingston says
they are so fun! you will love them!
Araceli says
Great idea!!!!!
Patricia Palys says
These flowers!!! Wow, so many possibilities!! 😊
Karen Bibbee says
What a great project and so pretty too.
Cynthia says
The flowers are gorgeous! Makes me want to bake a cake now just to adorn it with those pretty flowers!
Sonia says
Very cute idea.